Relates to falsely filing an extreme risk protection order

This bill (A 5952) creates a new class E felony offense for knowingly submitting false information when applying for an extreme risk protection order (ERPO). It directly affects individuals who lie to request these court orders, which temporarily remove firearms from people deemed a risk. The law makes it illegal to use false information in an ERPO application, punishable by up to four years in prison. The bill amends both the Penal Law and Civil Practice Law to establish this criminal penalty and define the offense.